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as in consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something
we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives
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as in pacts
an arrangement about action to be taken
we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework
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Recent Examples of agreements
But those agreements — usually to the tune of around $2-$3 billion in infrastructure and training investments — have paled in comparison to Microsoft’s commitment in the Emirates.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
As such, Bangladesh’s proposition in September 2025 to create a new institutional framework to manage water-sharing agreements with India for 14 transboundary rivers was viewed with suspicion in India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Sallie and Jones’ settlements also state that the agreements do not admit any liability of wrongdoing, nor specify exact allegations.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump firmed up agreements with Japan, South Korea and several ASEAN nations.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The hope is these consent decrees and agreements provide a path forward for the city and police.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the agreements, Washington will keep a 19% tariff rate on most exports from Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand, while some products will face no duties, according to joint statements from the White House.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Whether this week’s series of agreements across Asia marks the start of a broader reset—or a temporary thaw in a turbulent trade landscape—will depend on how these commitments unfold in the months ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
As such, Bangladesh’s proposition in September 2025 to create a new institutional framework to manage water-sharing agreements with India for 14 transboundary rivers was viewed with suspicion in India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Sallie and Jones’ settlements also state that the agreements do not admit any liability of wrongdoing, nor specify exact allegations.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump firmed up agreements with Japan, South Korea and several ASEAN nations.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The hope is these consent decrees and agreements provide a path forward for the city and police.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the agreements, Washington will keep a 19% tariff rate on most exports from Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand, while some products will face no duties, according to joint statements from the White House.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Whether this week’s series of agreements across Asia marks the start of a broader reset—or a temporary thaw in a turbulent trade landscape—will depend on how these commitments unfold in the months ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreements
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Related Stories Struck with Spain’s Movistar Plus+, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, the deal is a milestone for Mubi – its first Spanish series – and also for Movistar Plus+, marking one of its most significant multi-territory licensing pacts to date.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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The model seems to, in automotive terms, refine the stylistic conventions of the 1950s while perfectly complementing Britain’s edgier Mod ethos of the subsequent decade.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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The family even goes to Halloween conventions for inspiration and to find the best costumes and props.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most contracts include what are called best efforts clauses, which means the ex-coach can’t hole up in Cabo and get his entire paycheck.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google and Fox fought over contracts last month, and earlier in October, NBCUniversal encountered a similar impasse with Google.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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Social scientists can develop accurate understandings of how Americans really feel about all sorts of issues.—
Adam Bai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the United States has been increasingly one-sided in backing Taiwan, chipping away at previous understandings reached with Beijing on cross-strait issues.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Agreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreements. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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